Nationwide Blackout Exposes Tanzania’s Power Grid Risks
Tanzania was plunged into darkness on Saturday evening after a major technical fault crippled the National Electricity Grid, triggering a nationwide blackout that disrupted
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Tanzania Moves To End Annual Elections
Tanzania is preparing to introduce significant reforms to its local government leadership structure, with the government set to table legislation that would abolish the
Tanzania’s Rally Ban Sparks Political Storm
Tanzania has entered a new phase in the debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms after the government temporarily suspended all
Tanzania Drops Controversial Motorcycle Tax Plan
Tanzania has withdrawn a controversial proposal to impose a 5 percent excise duty on motorcycles, marking another significant revision to the government’s 2026 Finance
Tanzania Shifts Sugar Tax To Imports
Tanzania has revised its proposed fiscal measures by scrapping a planned levy on domestically produced sugar and shifting the tax burden to imported sugar,
Tanzania Blocks Central Bank Emergency Lending
A major debate over fiscal discipline and central bank independence has ended in Tanzania after the government withdrew controversial proposals that would have allowed
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Wasira Defends Samia’s Leadership Amid Online Attacks
In a lively campaign rally on October 9, 2025, seasoned politician Stephen Wasira stood before a cheering crowd to express his strong support for Samia Suluhu Hassan, describing her as a courageous and results-driven leader who has steered the nation through some
Historic Ceasefire Agreement Reached in Gaza
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 8, 2025, that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan aimed at ending the prolonged conflict in Gaza. The initial agreement includes the release of all hostages held by
Tanzania Strengthens Fight Against Mineral Smuggling
Government experts from multiple agencies convened in Dodoma this week to discuss strategies for tackling mineral smuggling in Tanzania, under the guidance of Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Msafiri Mbibo. The meeting brought together officials from law enforcement, inspection
Mob Kills Parliamentary Candidate After Barroom Dispute in Siha
Tension gripped Kilingi Village in Siha District after a tragic incident in which a parliamentary candidate from the Civic United Front (CUF) was killed by angry residents following an alleged stabbing during a late-night argument. The deceased, identified as Daudi Ntuyehabi, was
Tanzania Drafts Law on Organ Transplants
The Tanzanian government is finalising a groundbreaking law that will not only regulate organ transplantation but also create a clear legal framework for advanced regenerative and aesthetic medical services including hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and anti-ageing therapies. The upcoming Organ Transplantation Bill
Man Jailed for Brutal Attack on Boy Over Stolen Egg
A court in Manyara Region has sentenced a 42-year-old man to six years in prison and fined him one million Tanzanian shillings after finding him guilty of brutally assaulting a 13-year-old boy, cutting off both of his ears over the theft of
Tanzania Engages U.S. Diplomatically Over New Visa Bond Rule
The Government of Tanzania has begun diplomatic discussions with the United States following Washington’s recent decision to introduce a visa bond requirement for Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and tourist visas. According to an announcement from the U.S. Department of State,
Trailblazer Edith Kisamo Empowers Tanzania’s Aviation Future
The first female B1-licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Tanzania, Edith Kisamo is spearheading a transformation in aviation training and certification across East Africa. As CEO Aerolink Solutions Tanzania Limited and Accountable Manager of a leading aviation training firm, Kisamo is encouraging more
ICC Convicts Former Militia Chief for Darfur Atrocities
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, widely known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the brutal conflict that ravaged Sudan’s Darfur region